National holiday in China - why did I not know that?
October 2nd 2012 Today I met Peter my Beijing guide. I found Peter on trip adviser as I searched for local guides. He advertised as an independent guide and was thoroughly recommended by many other travellers. I initially emailed him in June and have remained in contact with himever since.
We met at my hotel this morning. The opening exchange went a bit like this;
Peter " hello Spencer, you from Autrailia?"
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